Archive for January 17th, 2011

Videos: Teachers vs Renegades Rugby

Yesterday [Jan 16] in the Ladies Rugby Division the Renegades got Two Try’s from Laura Haynes and a single Try from Nicola Jones as they defeated the Teachers 3 – 1. Mary Pierre Beaudoin scored the lone Try for Teachers. The ladies’s match between the Mariners and Police ended 3 – 3, Danika Borden scored Two Try’s for the Mariners, while... Read more of this article

Bermuda Ties To Iconic MLK Photographer

Perhaps the most iconic photographs ever taken of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — whose birthday is a national holiday in the United States today [Jan. 17] — were shot by Graeme Phelps (Flip) Schulke, the brother and uncle of Bermudians and a regular visitor to the island over the years. The late American photographer — who died... Read more of this article

Inclement Weather: Late Mail Still Arriving

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry would like to advise the public that the Bermuda Post Office is continuing to receive overseas mail and parcels backdating to December 2010. A spokesperson said: “The mail has been delayed due to the inclement weather which affected many flights from the US, Canada and the UK.” “The late... Read more of this article

Newstead: Ernst & Young Appointed Receivers

Officials have confirmed our report this morning that Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa was placed into receivership. The statement says that Ernst & Young Ltd., Bermuda have been appointed Receivers and Managers, and that “operations will continue to run under the management of the Receivers. The Receivers do not anticipate any... Read more of this article

Bermuda Regiment Recruit Camp Underway

Yesterday [Jan 16] 162 recruits passed through the gates of Warwick Camp and began two weeks of intense training. Of the total number of new recruits, 36 were volunteers, and 9 of those were female recruits. This is a significant increase in the number of volunteers, both men and women, from recent years. Over the next two weeks these recruits will... Read more of this article

Bermudian Lawyer Called To Bar

Newly qualified Bermudian lawyer Henry Tucker said just as it takes a village to raise a child, the collective experience, knowledge and wisdom of the legal community is needed to produce a competent young attorney. Mr. Tucker, 23, was speaking when he was called to the Bermuda Bar at a recent Supreme Court ceremony. One of three new associates... Read more of this article

First & Premier: Sunday Football Results

Yesterday [Jan 16] a number of football games took place across the island: First Division Somerset Trojans 3 Young Men Social Club 0 The Somerset Trojans got goals from Dion Stovell, Johnny Bean and Leo Burgess as they defeated the Young Men Social Club 3 – 0 at the Somerset Cricket Club. Robin Hood 2 Wolves 1 At the BAA Field, Robin Hood took... Read more of this article

Hospital Opens New Patient Family Lounge

Bermuda Hospitals Board today [Jan 17] officially opened a new Patient Family Lounge on the third floor of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, along with a new patient advocate service to help patients and their families address issues while they are in hospital. The room was officially opened at a ribbon cutting ceremony by Minister of Health Zane... Read more of this article

Noet Barnett Charged With October Shooting

24 year old Noet Alexander Barnett of Footbridge Lane in Pembroke was charged with firearm related offences this afternoon [Jan 17] in Magistrates Court. Mr Barnett was charged with shooting Jeremiah Dill on October 4, 2010, using a firearm to commit an indictable offence and handling a revolver between October and December. Mr. Barnett was remanded... Read more of this article

Dodwell Named Caribbean Hotelier of the Year

Bermudian David Dodwell, a hotel industry veteran and owner of The Reefs in Bermuda and Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on Nevis, has just been named the 2010 Caribbean Hotelier of the Year – the highest professional honor given by the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association. Recognized for his outstanding achievements at Nisbet Plantation, Dodwell... Read more of this article

Three Accidents, Four Injured

Around 2:30am on Monday, a motorcycle was traveling along Middle Road and Scenic Heights Pass in Southampton when the rider, a 20 year old Devonshire woman, lost control. She and her pillion passenger, an 18 year old Sandys parish man, were injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The motorcycle received damage... Read more of this article

Man Injured After Confronting Bike Thieves

A 32 year old man was injured yesterday [Jan 16] after confronting two men trying to steal his motorcycle. A Police spokesman said: “Around 4:40am on Sunday, Police responded to a reported assault at a Hillsdale, Smith’s parish residence. It appears that around 4:20am that day the victim a 32 year old Smith’s parish man confronted two unknown... Read more of this article